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Good takes on that thread!
I agree that Tolkien isn't perfect and has some problematic elements, but I think Rightists project too much of themselves into the legendarium and Leftists let them take it. I do think it's open and people can read almost anything into it, which is how art works, but I also think Tolkien deliberately crafted aspects of the world in such a way that does create space for this type of take.
Always had a soft spot for Harad, personally.